A Cu-Based Metal-Organic Framework Cu-Cip with Cuproptosis for Cancer Therapy and Inhibition of Cancer Cell Migration
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Microflora within cancer cells plays a pivotal role in promoting metastasis of cancer. However, contemporary anticancer research often overlooks the potential benefits of combining anticancer and antibacterial agents. Consequently, a metal-organic framework Cu-Cip with cuproptosis and antibacterial properties was synthesized for cancer therapy. To enhance the anticancer effect of the material, Mn was loaded into Cu-Cip, yielding Mn@Cu-Cip. The fabricated material was characterized using single-crystal X-ray diffraction, PXRD, and FT-IR. By interacting with overexpressed HO to produce ROS and accumulating Cu ions in cancer cells, MOFs exhibited excellent anticancer performance. Moreover, the material displayed the function of damaging and , revealing the admirable antibacterial properties of the material. In addition, the antibacterial ability could inhibit tumor cell migration. The Cu-based MOF revealed promising applications in the field of tumor treatment.
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